But Eyde couldnt implement his idea for the technology wasnt there.
He also learned how heliostat were being used to reflect concentrated beams ofsunlight to heat steam turbinesto produce electricity.
The following year, the Italian townViganella successfully installed a similar sun mirrorto reflect sunlight into the village.
Andersen persuaded the town hall to come up with the cash to allow him to develop his project further.
He contacted experts in the field and also visited Viganella himself.
Sources:The Guardian/BBC/Wikipedia/Visit Norway
